Because Grant said that his mission in life was to become a husband and a father, he was thrilled when he was asked to be the star of The Bachelor season 29. Grant was revealed as the lead early so that women had the chance to apply to the show specifically to date him. During Jenn's "Men Tell All" episode, host Jesse Palmer told Grant that, since his announcement, over 10,000 more women had applied to be on the show. As Grant continues his journey to find his future wife, here's what to know about one of his contestants, Natalie.
The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Natalie Phillips' Age
Natalie Is Now 26 Years Old
Natalie was born on January 24, 1999, which means that she's now 26 years old, but she was 25 when she filmed The Bachelor. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. At age 25, Natalie was one of the youngest Bachelor season 29 contestants, along with Ella Del Rosario who was also 25 at the time of filming. The oldest contestant was Neicey Baxter at age 32. Grant was born on December 15, 1993, so he's 31 years old now, but was 30 during filming. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Natalie Phillips' Hometown & Job
Natalie Is A Ph.D. Student
Natalie is originally from Seattle, Washington, but she now resides in Louisville, Kentucky, where she has a rescue dog named Tuck. Natalie is working toward her Ph.D. in child psychology. She even used some of her expertise to help Grant get through the stress of his Bachelor premiere night. Natalie brought him some worry stones during her limousine entrance, which he greatly appreciated.
Grant also loved when, during their one-on-one time, Natalie taught him a breathing exercise that she teaches to her patients in which she tells them to smell the flowers and blow out the birthday candles. He loved this, and told her that he already thought that she was attractive, but seeing her heart made her even more attractive to him. It seems that Natalie has an innate ability to bring peace to people, which could make her a wonderful match for Grant.
The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Natalie Phillips' Hobbies, Interests & Fun Facts
Natalie Loves Animals
Natalie has some varied hobbies and interests that make her who she is. According to her ABC bio, she enjoys sports and is a Seattle Seahawks fan, because she's originally from Seattle. Grant also loves sports, and he was a professional basketball player overseas until an injury ended his career.
Natalie is a romantic who also loves watching romance movies and exploring old neighborhoods with beautiful homes. A fun fact about Natalie is that she's not a breakfast person. Grant also enjoys rom-coms, including The Notebook, which he revealed during his Bachelor premiere.
According to Grant's ABC bio, he loves watching the Lakers, going bowling, and singing at karaoke. He's a big music fan, and writes his own songs. He also enjoys salsa dancing. Grant wants to visit every country in his lifetime, and he wishes that he could live in the year 3000 in order to see what advances are made in technology. Grant and Natalie both are very fun-loving, so they could be an ideal match for each other.
What The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Natalie Phillips Is Looking For
Natalie Looks Up To Her Parents' Marriage
Natalie wants to find the love of her life. According to her ABC bio, she's always dreamed of finding a passionate love that makes her feel like sparks are flying. Good communication is also important to her. As seen on Jenn's Bachelorette season, Grant is very good at expressing his feelings. He's unafraid to let a woman know how he feels about her. He's also open about his life, as he spoke to Jenn about his complicated relationship with his father, who was an addict, but has gone to rehab.
Natalie looks up to her parents' marriage. They've been married for over 30 years, and they have the type of partnership that she's searching for. Her love language is gift giving. Natalie is also looking for a man who's a fellow animal lover, and who'll appreciate her dog, Tuck. In addition, Natalie's not afraid to take risks and is ready to take a leap of faith to find her true love.
The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Natalie Phillips' Instagram
Natalie Is Currently Active On The Social Media Platform
Natalie can be found on Instagram at @natalie_phillips_. Natalie has been active on Instagram since 2012, but she only has 72 posts, which is a good sign that she didn't join The Bachelor to gain followers or become an influencer. Her Instagram page is filled with posts with photographs of her and her family and friends. Natalie cares a lot about the people she loves.
Natalie and Grant have so much in common, and she has the qualities that he's looking for in a partner. She's kind, gentle, and thoughtful. Natalie is also fun-loving and sweet, and she and Grant share some of the same interests. She was a calming presence for Grant during the Bachelor premiere, and she'll most likely continue to bring Grant peace throughout his season. If Natalie doesn't win Grant's heart in the end, hopefully she'll look for love on Bachelor in Paradise season 10 or as the next star of The Bachelorette. Natalie is certain to become a Bachelor Nation fan favorite.
